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Awilson837 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following descriptions is most consistent with a sociocultural view of motivation?

a. Students are motivated by the need to receive rewards and avoid punishers.
b. A positive learning environment provides motivational scaffolding that encourages learners to engage in activities that they would not do on their own.
c. Students have an innate need to become competent, and they will be motivated to engage in activities that allow them to develop their competence.
d. People have an innate need for unconditional positive regard, and their motivation increases when they are treated with courtesy and respect.

Question 2

Which theoretical view of motivation suggests that individuals in communities of learners are more motivated than they would be in a classroom environment that is competitive or provides less support?

a. Behaviorist
b. Cognitive
c. Sociocultural
d. Humanistic